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11 March 2024Housing Options Scotland at Scotland’s Housing FestivalLast week, our Head of Engagement, Pedro, and two of our Housing Options Brokers, Ryan and Greg, went to CIH Scotland’s Housing Festival. The Festival brought…Events
8 January 2024A Tribute to the Late Julia FitzpatrickEveryone at Housing Options Scotland has been terribly saddened by the news of the death of Julia Fitzpatrick. Julia was the founding director of Ownership Options…Announcements
30 November 2023Equality in Housing: Live Episode This special episode was recorded in front of a Live Audience at SCVO’s The Gathering event at the EICC in Edinburgh. We are joined by…Announcements
19 September 2023Equality in Housing Shortlisted for CIH Scotland Housing AwardHousing Options Scotland are delighted to have been shortlisted for the inaugural Marion Gibbs Award for Equality in Housing at this years CIH Scotland Housing awards,…Events
8 August 2023Military Matters Funding Update August 2023We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a grant of £30,000 from the Veterans’ Foundation towards the running costs of our Military Matters…Funding
27 March 2023Research: Housing Allocations within the Armed Forces CommunityToday, Housing Options Scotland launch their report on how Scottish housing allocations policies support Service leavers and Veterans. Gina Wilson, Volunteer Development Worker for the Military…Housing Insight
14 March 2023Finding a home for my dadMy dad is called George. He is a veteran. He served with the Royal Scots then transferred to the RAOC attached to the Royal Artillery, completing…
1 March 2023Remembering Bill – our former board memberAt Housing Options Scotland we are mourning the recent passing of our board member, Bill Gray. Bill has been on our board for almost three decades. …Announcements
10 February 2023Top Tips for Later life livingWe asked Carolynn, our board member, if she has any top tips for anyone thinking about moving to sheltered housing, or any type of age-specific housing…Staff blogs
7 February 2023Blog – Living with bad neighbours“There is another issue, it’s my neighbours”. “Ok, tell me about it.” I’m Karen, and I work as the Communications Manager at Housing Options Scotland. Before…Staff blogs
10 January 2023I live with confidence every day: Dylan’s storyHow we helped Dylan move from student accommodation into a wheelchair accessible home in Edinburgh.
25 October 2022Chatting to Sarah – Housing Options Scotland turns 25We celebrate our 25th anniversary next month. Over on our social media channels, we’re talking about 25 times we made a difference. We spoke to Sarah,…Interviews